by Joni Astrup Associate Editor Ena Rasmussen planned to become a veterinarian. But while going to college at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, she discovered she had an aptitude for teaching. When she explored the profession by shadowing teachers, Rasmussen liked what she saw. “I loved the...Read More

On Wednesday evening, Sept. 19, there is an ad hoc meeting at the Rogers Middle School at 7 p.m. This community conversation will be gathering information on the support of building an auditorium/performing arts center at the Rogers High School. We will be researching ways of obtaining an auditorium...Read More

by Jim Boyle Editor Salk Middle School in Elk River marks its 30th anniversary this year. The school has evolved over the years, and now includes a Science Technology and Engineering magnet program. Some of the same tactics used to find success at this school are also employed at other middle school...Read More

My name is Kiah Strus. I am a seventh-grade girl at Rogers Middle School. I love going to the skate park with my bike but I think there should be a bigger skate park at the Otsego City Hall. Many people go to the skate park and would like to have fun. Like during the [...]...Read More

Ivan Sand Community High School senior Jonathan (Jon) Ellis is one of six state officers serving on the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) STARS board. He is the second Ivan Sand student in three years to be selected to the prestigious student board. As an officer, Ellis is assum...Read More

The principal of Rogers Middle School says he will now put together a mobile lab for the building’s sixth-grade wing thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Rogers Best Buy store. Principal Jason Paurus and Assistant Principal Nicole Rittenour accepted the donation Tuesday, Nov. 15 from Rogers Best...Read More